Management, 13Th Edition
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133910292
Author: Stephen P. Robbins & Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 4, Problem 19DQ
Summary Introduction
To explain:
The global attitude that has been key to the Japanese organization’s characteristics and its changes.
Introduction:
One could say that a Japanese organization acquiring an American firm would result in many cultural mismatches. However, the global attitude of ethnocentricity has been much helpful to the firm in moving ahead dealing with the cultural aspects.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Utilising all of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions, state the differences in culture between Finland and Saudi Arabia?
What are the major elements of a “global mind-set"?
What is "reverse culture shock"? and how to avoid it to happen?
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Please original work. What the repercussions might be of applying a Western World theory in a non-Western area. Why would it be a risk to apply a Western theory without first checking for the cultural impact?arrow_forwardInternational Managment- Managing Across Cultures What might Apple learn from Xiaomi and Xiaomi learn from Apple when it comes to the business success?arrow_forwardCritically discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimension model.arrow_forward
- Cultures are dynamic. How do they change? Are there cases in your own culture which changes are not resisted but actually preferred? Explain. What is the relevance to marketing?arrow_forwardDefine culture versus climate as related to Cigna Accredo Pharmacy and use these terms in discussing the questions below. Discuss each of the external and internal cultural forces and assess the extent to which each impacts your culture. Discuss each of the culture traps and assess the extent to which each impacts your culture. Which of these traps is holding back your change? Which one(s), if you fixed it, would bring the greatest benefit?arrow_forwardCompare how the United States differs from China on Hofstede's five dimensions of culture. Explain how your knowledge of these differences would influence you as a global manager if you were doing business internationally.arrow_forward
- The role of beliefs, value, and behaviors shape culture? What are the common beliefs, how do they shape culture? Among bankers, what are their values that drive behaviors (the way we dress, the way we speak, how we dress). Work on uncertainty avoidance and individualism? How they affect culture and how does it affect passion?arrow_forwardWhat are some of the sources of McDermotts excellence at managing cross-cultural differences? How did his experience managing a deli store at a young age help him develop cross-cultural management skills?arrow_forwardHow can these cultural differences explain why you were not successful? What should you have done differently?arrow_forward
- 3. What are some important cultural dimensions?arrow_forwardWhy is materialism higher in Korea than in theUnited States, where given its collectivist cultureone might expect materialism to be lower?arrow_forwardBest mode of entry for an ecofriendly company to enter Ireland and why? use hofstede cultural analysis plsarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)ManagementISBN:9781305502215Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy MarcicPublisher:Cengage LearningManagement, Loose-Leaf VersionManagementISBN:9781305969308Author:Richard L. DaftPublisher:South-Western College Pub
Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)
Management
ISBN:9781305502215
Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Management, Loose-Leaf Version
Management
ISBN:9781305969308
Author:Richard L. Daft
Publisher:South-Western College Pub